Drop off a toy
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of 60+ businesses across Bay County during our December toy drive.
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Bay County, Florida · 501(c)(3) charity
Christmas for every child in Bay County
For more than 25 years, Toys for Kids Foundation has turned community events and donated toys into Christmas morning for local children in need.
Next event · 29th annual
Christmas Ball 2026
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Edgewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach
- Theme: A Nerd Ranger Christmas, ‘Tis the Season for Giving
- Three rooms of live music: Nerd Ranger / Switch with DJ Mark Limmer, Frank Fletcher, and Brooke Washor & David Yunker
- Invitation only. Bring one new, unwrapped toy and your Ticket Tailor digital ticket
- Presented by Ramey Law Offices
Four ways to make Christmas happen
Every toy and every ticket goes to children right here in Bay County.
Come to an event
Our Golf Classic, Halloween Bash and Christmas Ball raise the money for our December shopping spree.
See our eventsBecome a sponsor
Businesses can sponsor an event, a tee box sign or a table. Each tee box sign represents one child we can shop for.
Sponsorship optionsGet Christmas help
Bay County families with children who need help with Christmas can sign up online.
Christmas assistanceOur mission
The mission of the Toys for Kids Foundation is to provide assistance to established Bay County agencies and groups that share our vision of helping families with children in need. With the support of dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and events held throughout the year, the Toys for Kids Foundation serves those less fortunate in our community.
Our 2026 events
Three charity events a year, all for the kids. Come out and support the children of Bay County.
Upcoming
Christmas Ball 2026
A Nerd Ranger Christmas: three ballrooms of live music at Bay County's black-tie gala. Invitation only; admission is a new, unwrapped toy.
Christmas Ball details: Christmas Ball
Thank you!
Halloween Bash 2026
Thank you for a spooktacular night at Hammerhead Fred's! Every dollar raised funds our December toy shopping. 2027 details coming soon.
Halloween Bash recap: Halloween Bash
Thank you!
Golf Classic 2026
Thank you, golfers and tee-box sponsors! The 2026 Golf Classic was held August 29. 2027 details coming soon.
Golf Classic recap: Golf ClassicFrequently asked questions
What does the Toys for Kids Foundation do?
We provide Christmas for Bay County, Florida children in need. Money raised at our Golf Classic, Halloween Bash and Christmas Ball, plus toys collected at drop-off locations and at the Christmas Ball, funds a December toy shopping spree for local families who sign up for help.
Is the Toys for Kids Foundation a 501(c)(3)?
Yes. Our legal name is Houseboys of Florida Toys for Kids Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 31-1673477). Donations may be tax-deductible; check with your tax advisor.
Where can I drop off toys in Bay County?
During our December toy drive, new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at dozens of businesses in Panama City Beach, Panama City, Lynn Haven, Callaway and Santa Rosa Beach. See the Toy Drop-off Locations page for the current list.
How do I get Christmas help for my children?
If you live in Bay County and have children living with you, fill out our online Christmas assistance sign-up form, or email toysforkidspchelp@gmail.com. Families already receiving Christmas help from another local organization can't receive additional assistance, so we can reach as many children as possible.
Is this the same as Toys for Tots?
No. Toys for Kids Foundation is an independent, local Bay County charity founded by Chris Moates. Toys for Tots is a separate national program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.